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A nostalgic song that I like on this rainy day. ByAdele, I hope you like it.

This is the Prologue from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The narration is by David Ogden Stiers, who has a wonderful voice and pronunciation. How beautiful English language sounds!
Enjoy it.

Once upon a time, in a faraway land,
A young Prince lived in a shining castle.
Although he had everything his heart desired,
The Prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind.
But then, one winter's night,
An old beggar woman came to the castle
And offered him a single rose In return for shelter from the bitter cold.
Repulsed by her haggard appearance,
The Prince sneered at the gift,
And turned the old woman away.
But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances,
For Beauty is found within.
And when he dismissed her again,
The old woman's ugliness melted away
To reveal a beautiful Enchantress.
The Prince tried to apologize, but it was too late,
For she had seen that there was no love in his heart.
And as punishment,
She transformed him into a hideous beast,
And placed a powerful spell on the castle,
And all who lived there.
Ashamed of his monstrous form,
The beast concealed himself inside his castle,
With a magic mirror as his only window to the outside world.
The Rose she had offered,
Was truly an enchanted rose,
Which would bloom for many years.
If he could learn to love another,
And earn her love in return
By the time the last petal fell,
Then the spell would be broken.
If not, he would be doomed to remain a beast
For all time.
As the years passed,
He fell into despair, and lost all hope,
For who could ever learn to love...a Beast?

Our senses deceive us. Descartes already discovered it in the 17th century...So, don´t trust. Sometimes we perceive images that differ from objective reality. Have a look at these amazing visual illusions.

I like this song by Cold Play very much, although it´s too similar to RITMO DE LA NOCHE, by Mystic. The band has even been slammed as being "copycat". However Coldplay frontman Chris Martin collaborated with I Go To Rio tunesmiths Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson - whose original song was sampled on the dance track.The duo even have a writing credit on the new song and Coldplay admitted on their website:

"Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall contains elements of I Go To Rio written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson."

I TURN THE MUSIC UP, I GOT MY RECORDS ON
I SHUT THE WORLD OUTSIDE UNTIL THE LIGHTS COME ON
MAYBE THE STREETS ALIGHT, MAYBE THE TREES ARE GONE
I FEEL MY HEART START BEATING TO MY FAVOURITE SONG

AND ALL THE KIDS THEY DANCE, ALL THE KIDS ALL NIGHT
UNTIL MONDAY MORNING FEELS ANOTHER LIFE
I TURN THE MUSIC UP
I’M ON A ROLL THIS TIME
AND HEAVEN IS IN SIGHT

I TURN THE MUSIC UP, I GOT MY RECORDS ON
FROM UNDERNEATH THE RUBBLE SING A REBEL SONG
DON’T WANT TO SEE ANOTHER GENERATION DROP
I’D RATHER BE A COMMA THAN A FULL STOP

MAYBE I’M IN THE BLACK, MAYBE I’M ON MY KNEES
MAYBE I’M IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO TRAPEZES
BUT MY HEART IS BEATING AND MY PULSES START
CATHEDRALS IN MY HEART

AND WE SAW OH THIS LIGHT I SWEAR YOU, EMERGE BLINKING INTO
TO TELL ME IT’S ALRIGHT
AS WE SOAR WALLS, EVERY SIREN IS A SYMPHONY

AND EVERY TEAR’S A WATERFALL
IS A WATERFALL, OH!
IS A WATERFALL, OH! OH! OH!
IS A WATERFALL
EVERY TEAR IS A WATERFALL
OH OH OH!

SO YOU CAN HURT, HURT ME BAD
BUT STILL I’LL RAISE THE FLAG

OH, IT WAS A WA-WA-WA-WA-WA-ATERFALL
A WA-WA-WA-WA-WA-ATERFALL

EVERY TEAR
EVERY TEAR
EVERY TEARDROP IS A WATERFALL

EVERY TEAR
EVERY TEAR
EVERY TEARDROP IS A WATERFALL

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SUBO LA MÚSICA, HAGO SONAR MIS CDS
ENCIERRO AL MUNDO HASTA QUE LAS LUCES VENGAN
QUIZÁ LAS CALLES SE ENCIENDAN, QUIZÁ LOS ÁRBOLES SE HAYAN IDO
MI CORAZÓN EMPIEZA A LATIR AL SON DE MI CANCIÓN FAVORITA

Y TODOS LOS NIÑOS BAILAN, BAILAN TODA LA NOCHE
HASTA LA MAÑANA DEL LUNES SIENTE OTRA VIDA
SUBO LA MÚSICA
ESTOY EN UNA RACHA ESTA VEZ
Y EL CIELO ESTÁ A LA VISTA

SUBO LA MÚSICA, HAGO SONAR MIS CDS
POR DEBAJO DE LOS ESCOMBROS CANTO UNA CANCIÓN REBELDE
NO QUIERO VER CAER A OTRA GENERACIÓN MÁS
PREFERIRÍA SER UNA COMA QUE UN PUNTO FINAL

QUIZÁ ESTÉ DE LUTO, QUIZÁ ESTÉ ARRODILLADO
QUIZÁ ESTÉ EN LA BRECHA ENTRE DOS TRAPECIOS
PERO MI CORAZÓN ESTÁ LATIENDO Y MIS PULSOS COBRAN VIDA
CATEDRALES EN MI CORAZÓN

Y TE JURO QUE VIMOS ESTA LUZ
EMERGIR EN INTERMITENTE
Letras4U.com » letras traducidas al español
PARA DECIRME QUE ESTÁ BIEN
MIENTRAS TREPAMOS MUROS, CADA SIRENA ES UNA SINFONÍA

Y CADA LÁGRIMA ES UNA CASCADA
ES UNA CASCADA, OH!
ES UNA CASCADA, OH! OH! OH!
ES UNA CASCADA
CADA LÁGRIMA
ES UNA CASCADA, OH! OH! OH!

ASÍ QUE PUEDES HERIRME, HERIRME A MORIR
PERO SEGUIRÉ LEVANTANDO LA BANDERA

OH,
FUÉ UNA CA-A-A-A-ASCADA
UNA CA-A-A-A-ASCADA

CADA LÁGRIMA
CADA LÁGRIMA
CADA LÁGRIMA ES UNA CASCADA

CADA LÁGRIMA
CADA LÁGRIMA
CADA LÁGRIMA ES UNA CASCADA.

Prince William, son of the Prince of Wales and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II married Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey yesterday, April 29th.,

This is what Guardian.co.uk says about the event:

"Miss Catherine Middleton of Bucklebury, Berkshire went into Westminster Abbey at 11am and came out an hour and a quarter later, holding the hand of the second in line to the throne as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge – she will not be known as Princess Catherine. At the moment of their wedding, the Queen bestowed a title on her husband, Prince William of Wales. In fact, there were three titles so that none of her realms felt left out: he also became Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.

Yet, for all the pomp and circumstance surrounding them, the couple found space to share knowing looks and smiles, suggesting that the natural instincts and affections which Dr John Hall, the abbey's dean, told them at the start of the service had been implanted by God, were already in place. There were giggles between them as he struggled to wriggle the Welsh gold ring on to her finger.

Later, appearing on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to give each other the obligatory kiss to satisfy the watching crowd and the massed ranks of the world's cameras, they gave each other the most perfunctory and chaste of pecks, as if slightly dismissive of the public nature of the rit"

The best luck...

Postales Virtuales Gratis

For those from abroad who like my city, good news: I can smell orange blossom all around me!!

Our hopes and expectations, black holes and revelations...

Some important words you should know...

Discapacitado- person with a disability/ disabled
Discapacidad- Disability
Ciego- blind
Ceguera- Blindness
Sordo- deaf
Sordera- Deafness
Audífono-hearing aid
Dumb- Mudo
Lenguaje de Signos- Sign Language
Leer los labios- Lipread
Cojo- Lame
Cojera- Lameness
Muleta- Crutch
Bastón- Cane/Stick
Invalidez- mobility disability
Silla de ruedas- Wheelchair
Ascensor- Elevator

Set, ready....GO!!!!

Two friends go to a cinema. They walk to the booth and order a ticket each.

The ticket prices are $8 (admission with popcorn), and $5 (admission only).

The first friend gives the cashier a $10 note and is asked to choose between the two types of tickets, which he replies, "$8".

However, the second friend pays $10 and the cashier, without hesitation, gives him a $8 ticket.

Why doesn´t he ask which ticket he prefers?

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Really fast, M.M. You´re right. The second boy gave the cashier two $5 notes. ;)

This video is dedicated to Marta, one of my two "Favorite Girls", who is going to meet Justin Bieber in Madrid on April 5th. ☺

I love youuuuu!!!! ♥

NATURAL DISASTER IN JAPAN

A 8.9-magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami along Japan's north-eastern coastline.
Cars, boats, homes and people were swept away as fires burned out of control.

EXPLOSION AT FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR PLANT

Three joined legs, each with a spur...

Where can you find this symbol?
If you know the answer, write a comment or send me an e-mail.
Good luck!!!

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Congratulations, M.M.!!!!! You got rhe right answer. I knew you would...
The Flag of the Isle on Man (in the Irish sea, between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland)

On February 9th, 1961, The Beatles made their debut at The Cavern, the popular basement club in Liverpool, their hometown. This successful group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals) and worked in many genres ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock.

The Beatles' influence on music was revolutionary and immense. The Beatles' musical innovations, as well as their commercial success, inspired and inspire, even now, musicians worldwide.

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The song "Yesterday" was considered the best song of the 20th century...

Have you ever tried to illustrate a song? It´d be interesting and funny at the same time. Take on this challenge and make a doodle video. I´ve found this example on a website (EFL Classroom 2.0) and the instructions to create your own:

1. Choose a song (not a very fast song, better with repetitions)

2. Write the lyrics

3. Get drawing. Match the drawings with the lyric line. If you don´t like drawing, you can also use landscapes, famous pictures, photographs etc

4- After you have all the pictures finished in order. take out your camera and take a photo of each.

5. Now you have the photos - upload them to your computer. Now, it is time to make the video.

6. Open up Windows Movie Maker. Click START and then select this little icon. If you have Windows 7, WMM won't automatically be on your computer - you'll have to download and install it yourself. Go HERE.

7. Now you will have to put the photos into WMM, add the mp3 file of the song and then "sync" or "time" them both together. Finally, "Produce" as a movie. Produce as an mp4 or Avi, these are the better quality and most sharable formats.
Find more videos like this on EFL CLASSROOM 2.0

Get inspired and just do it!!

A lively song for today...

A good friend of mine, told me that perhaps you´d like this film: The Breakfast Club. The plot is about five students at a high School in USA who spend a Saturday in detention together in the library, where they are ordered not to speak or move from their seats by the Principal. They have to remain there for eight hours and fifty-four minutes and write an essay about who he or she thinks they are. Gradually they will open up to each other and realize that they are all deeper than their respective stereotypes.
Interesting, isn´t it? Pay attention to the background music, by Simple Minds ;)

Don't You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)

Hey, hey, hey ,hey
Ohhh...
Won't you come see about me?
I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby
Tell me your troubles and doubts
Giving me everything inside and out and
Love's strange so real in the dark
Think of the tender things that we were working on
Slow change may pull us apart
When the light gets into your heart, baby
Don't You Forget About Me
Don't Don't Don't Don't
Don't You Forget About Me
Will you stand above me?
Look my way, never love me
Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling
Down, down, down
Will you recognise me?
Call my name or walk on by
Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling
Down, down, down, down
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Ohhhh.....
Don't you try to pretend
It's my feeling we'll win in the end
I won't harm you or touch your defenses
Vanity and security
Don't you forget about me
I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby
Going to take you apart
I'll put us back together at heart, baby
Don't You Forget About Me
Don't Don't Don't Don't
Don't You Forget About Me
As you walk on by
Will you call my name?
As you walk on by
Will you call my name?
When you walk away
Or will you walk away?
Will you walk on by?
Come on - call my name
Will you all my name?
I say :
La la la...

Ingredients:

•4 large, fresh eggs, measured in a jug
•Equal quantity of milk to eggs
•Equal quantity of all purpose/plain flour to eggs
•Pinch of salt
•2 tbsp lard, beef dripping or vegetable oil

Preparation:

•Heat the oven to the highest temperature possible, however, do not exceed 450F/230C or the fat may burn.
•Pour the eggs and milk into a large mixing bowl and add the pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly with an electric hand beater or hand whisk. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
•Gradually sieve the same volume of flour (as the eggs) into the milk and egg mixture, again using an electric hand beater or hand-whisk to create a lump free batter resembling thick cream, if there are any lumps pass the batter through a fine sieve.
•Leave the batter to rest in the kitchen for a minimum of 30 minutes, longer if possible - up to several hours.

Today I have an easy and funny song that plays with words, guys. Do you have a perfect friend or love, a soulmate? If so, lucky you. Congratulations!!!!. Auburn also has, and she sings like this...

I´m sure sometimes you´ll find some difficulties to understand and talk to your English teachers at class. You should know some useful expressions by heart, they´ll help you. In any case, don´t be shy and ask your teacher.

¿Puedo hablar inglés?=Can I speak English?
¿Puedo ir al baño?= Can I go to the toilet?
¿Puedo sacarle punta al lápiz?=Can I sharpen my pencil?
¿Cómo se dice libro en inglés?=How do you say libro in English?
¿Cómo se escribe libro?=How do you spell libro?
¿Me prestas una hoja de papel?=Will you lend me a piece of paper?
Tengo una pregunta= I have a question.
No sé=I don't know.
No entiendo=I don't understand.
Repita, por favor=Repeat, please.
¿Cuál es la tarea?=What is for homework?
Pon la tarea encima de tu pupitre=Put your homework on top of your desk.
Saca una hoja de papel=Take out a sheet of paper.
Escucha=Listen.
Presta atención=Pay attention.
Copia=Copy.
No copies=Don't copy.
Escribe=Write.
No escribas=Don't write.
Escribe las palabras=Write the words.
Escribe en español=Write in Spanish.
Escribe en frases completas=Write in complete sentences.
Escribe las respuestas=Write the answers.
Contesta en español=Answer in Spanish.
Contesta en frases completas=Answer in complete sentences.
Contesta las preguntas=Answer the questions.
Abre el libro=Open your book.
Cierra el libro=Close your book.
Lee más alto=Read louder
Haz el diálogo=Do the dialog.
Trabaja con tu compañero=Work with your partner.
Practica con tu compañero=Practice with your partner.
Pregúntale a tu compañero=Ask your partner.
Necesito un voluntario=I need a volunteer.
¿Has terminado?=Have you finished?
¿Hay preguntas?=Are there any questions?
Levanta la mano=Raise your hand.
Abrid el libro por la página 3= open the book at page 3
Volved a la página 3= Turn to page 3
Pasad la página= Turn over the page
Todo en el suelo=Everything on the floor.
Tapa tu papel=Cover your paper.
Espera=Wait.
Dime=Tell me.
Apaga la luz=Turn out the light.
Enciende la luz=Turn on the light.
No te duermas=Don't sleep.
Ten cuidado=Be careful.
Date la vuelta=Turn around.
Por favor=Please.
Gracias=Thank you.
Disculpe= Excuse me
Lo siento= Sorry
Jesús María/salud=Bless you.(when someone sneezes)
Me toca a mi=It's my turn.
Te toca a ti=It's your turn.
No te copies/ nohagas trampas=Don't cheat.

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My Czech friend, Veronika, has sent me this fantastic video of the 600 anniversary show of Prague Astronomical Clock. This building projection is really unbelievable. It´s hard to believe that it´s just a projection...Awesome. Play the video using full screen.

(Thanks a lot, Veronika. A big kiss from Spain. I´ll never forget your effort to take us to Prague that day...)

New Year’s Eve in London is all fun and celebration. Last Friday London’s famous New Years Eve fireworks were launched off the 135 metre London Eye, projecting colour and light that could be seen throughout the capital.
Enjoy this video...

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